🏅 2026 HALF DISTANCE CAP CANA - INTERMEDIATE - W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🏅 2026 HALF DISTANCE CAP CANA - INTERMEDIATE - W/AI RUN GAIT ANALYSIS - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
36 Weeks
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Plan Description
Half Distance Cap Cana Dominican Republic Triathlon Training Plan
🌴 Imagine racing through paradise—Cap Cana’s Half Distance Triathlon delivers just that. With crystal-clear waters, a fast and flat bike course, and a scenic run through the Marina and lush Caribbean landscapes, this race is a dream come true. But racing well in the heat and humidity of the Dominican Republic takes more than desire—it takes smart, structured training. That’s where our 36-week Half Distance Triathlon Training Plan comes in.
🔥 Start Strong: This plan begins with a 12-week foundational phase to build your endurance base, no matter your current fitness level. It’s a smart ramp-up to prepare your body for the demands of longer training without risking injury or burnout.
💪 Train with Purpose: Strength is integrated from the very start to support injury prevention, power development, and overall durability. You'll also develop solid swim form and begin VO₂ interval work by week 7, ensuring aerobic power is built methodically.
🏊♀️🚴♂️🏃♂️ Designed for Cap Cana Conditions: With warm ocean waters (~83°F) and high air temps (~89°F), you’ll need more than just fitness—you’ll need heat adaptation and pacing mastery. This plan includes structured tempo efforts, endurance brick workouts, and open-water swim sessions that simulate race-day conditions. By race week, you'll have trained in scenarios that mirror Cap Cana’s terrain and climate.
📈 Progressive Volume: The 24-week performance phase increases from 7 to 12.5 hours weekly, balancing endurance, intensity, and recovery. Expect purposeful VO₂ intervals, anaerobic threshold sets, and long aerobic sessions that fine-tune your speed and stamina without overtraining.
🎯 Built for the Intermediate Athlete: Whether this is your first or fifth Half Distance Triathlon, you’ll benefit from heart rate- and power-based bike and run sessions, targeted strength work, and swim drills—all with step-by-step video guidance.
⏱️ The Cap Cana Half Distance Triathlon isn’t just another race—it’s a chance to challenge yourself in one of the most breathtaking venues in the world. With this training plan, you’re not just showing up. You’re showing up ready.
👉 Train smart. Train strong. Race Cap Cana with confidence. Start your journey today—your best race is waiting.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
|
Swim
x3
|
01:19:00 | 01:15:00 |
|
Bike
x3
|
02:29:00 | 02:25:00 |
|
Run
x3
|
01:46:00 | 01:40:00 |
|
Strength
x2
|
01:34:00 | 01:00:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:19:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:29:00 | 02:25:00 | |
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01:46:00 | 01:40:00 | |
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01:34:00 | 01:00:00 |
Training Load By Week
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